
September 2026
A New $50M Microbiome-Autism Project Gets a Serious Gut Check
A massive research program investigating causal links between the gut microbiome and autism sparked fierce pushback from scientific critics and advocacy groups.
Feature
Slowed But Not Stalled: The Future of mRNA Vaccine Research
mRNA vaccines are poised to revolutionize biomedical therapies, with or without US support, experts say.

An SPF Testing Scandal Sheds Light on Sunscreen and its Flawed Ratings
Australia’s ongoing “sunscreengate” shakeup has led many consumers to question the science and efficacy of sunscreen products and what SPF numbers really mean.

Wellcome’s $50M Microbiome-Autism Project Gets a Serious Gut Check
A massive research program investigating causal links between the gut microbiome and autism sparked fierce pushback from scientific critics and advocacy groups.
Profiles

How a Neuroscientist’s Genetic Discovery Treated Her Daughter’s Epilepsy
When stay-at-home mom Tracy Dixon-Salazar’s toddler developed severe epilepsy, she went to college, earned a PhD, and uncovered a genetic mutation that transformed her child's life.

A Cardiovascular Researcher Melds Ultrasound and Microbubbles into Precision Heart Therapy
"Would you be interested in scanning my patients?" This chance question shaped Xiaowei Wang's career path over the next two decades.
Contributors

Meet the Team: Meenakshi Prabhune
At the editorial helm, Meenakshi Prabhune is the guiding force behind the publication's scientific content, championing research stories that intrigue readers.
Editorial

An Emotional Farewell to the Printed Word
Let’s take a moment to celebrate the medium that found a home in our drawers and hearts for 40 years.













